A Deliciously Green Bloody Mary Recipe for Saint Patrick's Day

I don't know about you, but I'm not really into tomato juice. I do, however, love the idea of a savory cocktail. In my experience, the key to mixing up a delicious drink is striking a balance between bright, fresh flavors and liberal heat. In celebration of Saint Patrick's Day, I thought a green take on the hangover-curing brunch classic that adheres to these principles was in order.

In this variation, I swap the tomato juice for fresh green ingredients, including a homemade, vegetable-infused vodka (it's really easy to make, I promise). If you want to make your Bloody Mary super festive, feel free to add a shot or two of your favorite kale juice to make it extra green.

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, salt, cumin, and celery seeds. Add the infused vodka, green hot sauce, Worcestershire, lime juice, pickle/olive juice, and ice and shake for 15 seconds. Strain into a glass, top with club soda if you wish, and serve with a celery stalk.

Combine all of the ingredients in a jar, seal, and leave in the fridge for a few days. If you want it sooner, leave the sealed jar on the counter for a few hours—the longer, the better. Strain and use.